Air India flight to Bali disrupted midway: Flight returns to Delhi safely; air route affected due to volcanic activity

Air India flight to Bali disrupted midway; returns to Delhi safely after volcanic eruption alert
Air India flight AI2145 from Delhi to Bali was forced to return mid-air back to Delhi on Wednesday due to reports of a volcanic eruption near Bali airport. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and all passengers were disembarked, the airline confirmed.
In an official statement, an Air India spokesperson said, 'Air India flight AI2145, on 18 June 2025 from Delhi to Bali, was advised to return to Delhi due to reports of volcanic eruption near the destination airport Bali, in the interest of safety.'
The airline has expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and announced measures to assist affected passengers. 'Every effort has been made to minimise it by providing hotel accommodation to the affected passengers.
Full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling has also been offered to them if opted,' the statement added.
Watch:
Mount Lewotobi erupts in Indonesia; sends ashes 10kms in the sky
The disruption comes amid broader operational challenges. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), 83 Air India wide-body flights were cancelled between June 12 and 17, including 66 Boeing-787 services.
The eruption of
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki
volcano in eastern Indonesia has disrupted dozens of international and domestic flights, according to Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport.

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